I do my art for creative and activist reasons: a percentage of the proceeds are donated to charities that support young people of color trying to further their education. I also curate art exhibits as a way to raise monies for charities that support LGBT youth.

Here's an underwear line I have that raises money to help fund college scholarships for Latino and Indigenous youth:

I'm not a prolific photographer, but when I do shoot, it is so that it can be published or exhibited somewhere for a specific reason. I also take a lot of time to set up the shots (I work more like a sculptor and puppeteer.). The process is just as important as the final product, so I spend a lot of time talking with, meeting with and hanging out with the models and subjects, so that a sense of who they are comes out in the actual work. I believe the models and subjects have something to say and their voices should be heard, so my art is more of a collaborative process than my just directing you.

I'm hoping to work with more aspiring artists and models--especially in body art or story concepts. Contact me further if you have questions or if you are interested in our working together.

PS: I currently have a traveling exhibit celebrating Nuyorican heroes throughout NYC's famed Puerto Rican neighborhoods. The exhibit opened October 15, 2014, and will continue traveling from venue to venue through January 2016.